Finance Business Partner

OverviewAre you a finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Want a role where you can truly influence business performance? We''re hiring.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our team in Bedford. Working 37.5 hours per week, you''ll be paid £70,000.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships / on-site gym

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Holiday Purchase scheme

Flexible pay through Wagestream

Life Assurance

Up to 5% Employer Pension Contribution

Access to Simply Health

24/7 GP, physiotherapy and counselling through our EAP service

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform

Who we areMovianto is a leading pharmaceutical supply chain solutions partner offering best-in-class logistics quality for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industries.

Purpose of the roleAs Finance Business Partner, you will take full ownership of the financial management of our open book contracts. This is a customer-facing role where you''ll be responsible for ensuring smooth operations across the finance function. You''ll work closely with core finance and operations teams to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting and budgeting, while also building strong relationships with clients through regular updates on contract performance. Managing and developing a team of three finance analysts will also be a key part of your role.

How you will make an impact as a Finance Business Partner at Movianto

Partnering with Operations and Key Account Managers to produce weekly and monthly finance packs, including variance analysis

Presenting performance reports to clients with confidence and insight

Leading on budgeting and forecasting to ensure compliance with open-book requirements

Acting as the primary point of contact for financial enquiries from stakeholders

Reviewing costs and identifying opportunities for optimisation and risk mitigation

Supporting KPI reporting and driving improvements in reporting efficiency

Overseeing the contract''s month-end process and balance sheet reconciliations

Providing support for audits and ad-hoc financial requests

Managing, developing and supporting three finance analysts

Driving process improvements and collaborating with the wider finance team

What it will take to thrive as a Finance Business Partner at Movianto

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent by experience

Significant experience working with MS Excel for reporting and analysis

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to manage client relationships

Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

Open-book or cost-plus accounting experience advantageous

Understanding of the logistics sector desirable

A proactive and flexible approach, with strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills

Ready to make a differenceReady to make a difference with us? Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team.

For more information or if you have any questions you can email - recruitment.uk @ movianto.com

Movianto / Walden Group is an equal opportunity employer. All tasks must be carried out in compliance with the company and country legislation and practices, health and safety at work and environment guidelines relevant to the market in which the role is operational in. Please note the list above is not exhaustive and we expect the post holder to be flexible within the framework of the job definition.

Movianto / Walden Group seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Movianto / Walden Group is an equal opportunity employer and a proud supporter of the UK Government''s Disability Confident scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant.

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